Description

Manjaro Linux 23.1.0 “Vulcan”, released in December 2023, continues the rolling‑release philosophy while offering a stable snapshot for users who prefer a fixed point release. Targeted at both newcomers and seasoned Linux enthusiasts, this edition ships with the GNOME desktop and full 64‑bit support for modern hardware.

Key updates in the Vulcan release include the integration of the Linux 6.5 kernel, delivering enhanced support for the latest CPUs and GPUs, and GNOME 44, which brings a refreshed UI and performance optimisations. The Calamares installer has been streamlined for faster setup, while the pacman package manager now supports parallel downloads, reducing update times. Manjaro’s hardware enablement stack has been expanded to cover newer Wi‑Fi and NVMe devices, and the default theme has been tweaked for superior HiDPI scaling. Users can also benefit from the refreshed AppStream metadata, making software discovery more intuitive. Users of the KDE Plasma edition can refer to Manjaro Linux 23.1.0 KDE Plasma for a comparable experience, while those on the previous 22.0.0 series may explore Manjaro Linux 22.0.0 GNOME for legacy support.

Manjaro Linux 23.1.0 will receive security updates and community support until March 2025, though it is not an LTS release.

For the complete list of changes, consult the official Manjaro 23.1.0 release notes.